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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Byrne
Vocals
Ghost Train Orchestra
Performer
Brian Carpenter
Trumpet
Brian Rajaratnam
Harpsichord
Kid Harpoon
Synthesizer
Alex Waterman
Cello
Andy Laster
Alto Saxophone
Brandon Seabrook
Electric Guitar
Chris Lightcap
Acoustic Bass Guitar
Curtis Hasselbring
Trombone
David Cossin
Percussion
Dennis Lichtman
Clarinet
Emily Bookwalter
Violin
Katie Kresek
Viola
Matt Bauder
Tenor Saxophone
Rob Garcia
Drums
Ron Caswell
Tuba
Sara Caswell
Violin
Sara Schoenbeck
Bassoon
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Byrne
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Brian Rajaratnam
Engineer
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Kid Harpoon
Producer
Spike Stent
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She explains what is happening in the movies we watch
I ask, "Why did they do that? Why did they stop?"
Why did they say that on that TV show?
And I ask myself, "Wow, how did she know?"
[Verse 2]
She explains what a character really meant
What was their motive? What was their intent?
She explains the things that we're supposed to infer, well
How come it's all so obvious to her?
[Chorus]
How did she know that? How did she see?
Why is that funny? Can you explain it to me?
Can you explain, my heart? Explain, my love?
Explain what's happening? Well, that's what it does
[Verse 3]
She explains to me what a poem is about
Not what you think, you have to figure it out
She tells me that folks don't always mean what they say
You can tell what they're thinking by the look on their face, now
[Chorus]
How did she know that? How did she see?
Why is that funny? Can you explain it to me?
Can you explain, my heart? Explain, my love?
Explain what's happening? Well, that's what it does
Written by: David Byrne